Senoir Legal Counsel

The Competition Commission South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 295 000; Full time

Job summary

A government regulatory agency in Pretoria seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to lead legal initiatives and provide expert advice on competition law. This role involves managing and presenting cases in court and contributing to strategic planning within the Legal Services Division. Ideal candidates will have a strong legal background, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for law and economics. A competitive salary package and the opportunity for a five-year fixed-term contract are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in competition law.
• Experience in legal practice and litigation.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic planning of the Legal Services Division.
• Assist in management and supervision of team members.
• Provide legal advice and opinions for informed decision making.
• Manage and present cases before various courts.
• Instruct and manage representation by external counsel.
• Negotiate consent and settlement agreements.
• Participate in training initiatives of the Legal Services Division.

Job description

Reporting to the Principal Legal Counsel in the Legal Services Division, the Senior Legal Counsel provides expert legal advice, leadership and strategic direction on the interpretation and application of competition law across all Commission Divisions. The role involves addressing anti-competitive conduct, preparing, and presenting cases before the Competition Tribunal and Competition Appeal Court with legal integrity. If you are a dynamic legal professional eager to apply your expertise in the dynamic field of Competition Law and Economics, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity.

A starting annual total cost to company package of R 1 294 895,38 (negotiable commensurate with experience).

Please note this position is available on a five-year fixed term contract, renewable.

Key Accountabilities

The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include:

• To contribute to the strategic planning of the Legal Services Division and the Competition Commission.
• To assist the Principal Legal Counsel with the management and supervision of section members.
• To assist in and contribute to the effective administration of the Legal Services Division.
• To provide timely, well researched legal advice and opinions to facilitate informed and sound decision making by case teams, the Competition Commission and EXCO within specified deadlines.
• To effectively manage, coordinate and present cases before, inter alia, the Competition Tribunal, Competition Appeal Court and High Court.
• To instruct, brief and manage attorneys and counsel representing the Commission.
• To assist in the negotiation and conclusion of consent and settlement agreements.
• To contribute to knowledge sharing by, inter alia, participating in the training and capacity building initiatives of the Legal Services Division and the Commission.